Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program

ACGME code
1404111376
Program director
Alexander Glaser
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
2,854
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
36%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,854 applications and invited about 6.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
6.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White42%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Alexander Glaser
Program coordinator
Lejla Arnautovic
Coordinator phone
(215) 829-3309
Program phone
(215) 829-8760
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS) Department of Medicine 800 Spruce Street, 1 Pine West Philadelphia, PA 19107 Open in Google Maps

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 36% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program offer?

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program?

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program received 2,854 applications and interviewed about 6.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program is located at Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS) Department of Medicine 800 Spruce Street, 1 Pine West Philadelphia, PA 19107. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program?

The program director is Alexander Glaser. The program coordinator, Lejla Arnautovic, is the usual contact for application questions.

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